Manager, Aboriginal Portfolio

Selection Criteria

1. This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent, have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW
2. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Services, Social / Behavioural Sciences, Social Work, Psychology or equivalent, and/or Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal Specialist Trauma Counselling (10634NAT), and industry experience relevant for the role.
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a team of people, including supervision and mentoring in ways that promote cultural competency and safety, accessibility and inclusion, and understanding of the ongoing impacts of colonisation upon Aboriginal staff and communities.
4. Demonstrated understanding of violence, abuse and neglect (VAN) and its impact on Aboriginal communities and / or experience in working in NSW Health VAN services and/or Aboriginal services providing responses to Aboriginal people who have experienced violence, abuse or neglect
5. Demonstrated skills and experience in developing and delivering effective workforce development strategies and training, understanding of curriculum development, competency based and course accreditation processes and demonstrated capacity to assess training and workforce needs through consultative processes with relevant stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated skills and experience in project management, including ability to develop solutions to complex problems, design and implement effective projects which achieve intended outcomes, within budget and time frame. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and demonstrated ability to learn new systems and/or platforms (eg. Office 365).
7. Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution skills, including ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, and the ability to prepare high level reports/ documents/briefs/contracts.
8. Hold a current driver's license valid in NSW and willingness to use for work purposes

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For role related queries or questions contact Susan Isaacs on WSLHD-ECAVrecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 3rd October 2023